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11. Andres Galarraga (Rockies Career War 14.5)
The Big Cat was a fan favorite and arguably the best first baseman of his generation. The athleticism exuded by this human belied his massive 6’3″, 235 lb. frame. Hence the nickname, for you younger fans who loved the infectiousness of a Carlos Gonzalez.
Andres was the glue of this clubhouse and the fun-patrol. It’s amplified when that player can stuff the stat-sheet as The Big Cat could. His displays of power were absolutely legendary.
His best year came in 1997 with the Rockies when he slashed .318/.389/.585 smacking 41 bombs, swiping 15 bags, and driving in an NL leading 140 RBI (his second year in a row) accumulating a 131 OPS+ and 3.8 WAR.
He finished 7th in MVP voting and got an All-Star nod to go with it all. He is fittingly 11th all-time in Rockies Career WAR.